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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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